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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-24-1998 Special Meeting PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 AT PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BOARD PRESENT: R. ROCK, J. DEMENT, K. STALZER, J. DARNELL, K. O'CONNELL, S. RATHBUN, R. SMOLICH. OTHERS PRESENT: T. BURGHARD - ADMINISTRATOR J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY S. JANIK - CLERK A. PERSONS - PUBLIC WORKS Additionally, there were present 145 people in the audience. President Rock called a Special Meeting of the Board for the purpose of receiving the Initial Report on the Feasibility Study for extending 143rd Street east to 1-55. Clerk Janik took roll call. Smolich, present; Damell, present; Rathbun, present; O'Connell, present; Dement, present; Stalzer, present. 143RD STREET FEASIBILITY STUDY REVIEW. President Rock turned the meeting over to Kurt Stalzer at this time. Trustee Stalzer presented Mr. Chris Rops and Don Wittmer from HNTB who will be presenting the findings of the first part of their preliminary study on the 143rd Street Extension Feasibility Study. The study was designed to research right-of-way acquisition and to seek out fatal flaws that would immediately halt the project. Officials propose to extend 143rd as a two-lane road to 1-55. Chris Rops, Project Manager from HNTB explained that they were to examine whether or not the 143rd Street corridor from Route 59 east to 1-55 can sustain a new minor arterial roadway and a full interchange at 1-55. As an alternative, should 143rd Street be extended to Route 126 and the existing interchange at 126 & 1-55 be expanded? Identify physical constraints relative to any alignment. A full interchange would be difficult to accomplish without severely impacting these residential areas. A partial interchange is possible for the southbound entrance and northbound exit which is not currently serviced by the IL Route 126 interchange. These two interchanges would complement each other. To construct the partial interchange at 143rd Street, the existing alignment will need to be relocated to the north to provide more room for the interchange ramps. The ramps will utilize the frontage roads that currently exist on both sides of the interstate. Minimal impacts should occur to the new residential areas. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 PAGE TWO The existing interchange of Illinois Route 126 and Interstate 55 was investigated to determine the possibility of upgrading the existing partial interchange to a full interchange. The existing ramps of this interchange were reconstructed within the last few years by IDOT. IDOT has stated that they have previously looked at expanding the IL Route 126 interchange and had determined that it would be difficult to do. An interchange at Lockport Road was investigated to determine if a full interchange is possible at this location. Possible concerns would be the impacts to 4f lands (forest preserves and parks) and not providing traffic relief to the downtown Plainfield area. Many agencies will be involved with the planning, design and construction of 143rd Street and its interchange with Interstate 55. Mr. Wittmer, HNTB discussed the elements of the Feasibility Study in detail. Estimated costs for constructing such a roadway to applicable IDOT Standards, identifying the major components such as R.O.W. acquisition, bridges, wetland mitigation, engineering, construction, etc. R.O.W. Acquisition $1,800,000; Bridges $2,760,000; Wetland Mitigation $40,000/acre; Engineering (Phase I) $750,000; Engineering (Phase II) $800,000; Construction $4,400,000. HNTB held coordination meetings with the Village of Romeoville, Village of Bolingbrook, Village of Plainfield, Village Engineer, IDOT's Environmental Unit, IDOT Bureau of Local Roads, IDOT's bureau of Programming, Will County Planning Department, and Will County Highway Department. Each agency was consulted to determine potential grant or agency funds that could be applied toward the 143rd Street Extension project. In addition to information obtained through the coordination meetings, HNTB researched funding opportunities through the Northeast Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) and the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS). Prior to construction of a new interchange, a careful analysis must be made of the relative shifting of tax burden and benefits. Analysis of the impacts of the interchange will provide additional information, which may help village officials to determine if this goal can be adequately met by the construction of an interchange. An economic analysis will be conducted and presented in the final report. The analysis will examine the costs incurred by the community for road construction, potential right- of-way acquisition, the extension of municipal utilities and services, direct redevelopment costs and other direct costs as well as the income lost from the removal of any current uses. These costs will then be compared to projected revenues that are estimated to be generated by proposed development. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 PAGE THREE PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Savageau, 1662 N. Naperville Road, addressed issues related to water retention because the proposed area floods often in the Spring. Keith Nighe, 25 E Main, questioned if a bicycle path would be an element of the Feasibility Study. James D. Scaparadine, 1801 Naperville Road, concerns regarding pollution and property value concerns and felt that 135th St. was better options. Christopher Russ, 1347 N. Naperville Rd. felt that 127th and 119th might be more feasible options because both roads already extend to 1-55. John Peterson, Attorney representing The Bass and Gill Club, Pamela Callison and Speicher and Gaylord Auto Wreckers, suggested 119th Street may be more feasible option because it borders other towns including Naperville and Bolingbrook. Jerry Taylor, 1520 N. Naperville Road, felt that a rinky-dink two-lane road with an interchange at 1-55 is not a solution to our problems and that a priority should be making Rt. 59 a four-lane highway. Simon J. Holmes, 22252 W. Taylor Road, there is a saturation of traffic east of 1-55 on Weber Road. He also stated that for the 143rd Street expansion to go through we would have to take his property, and he was not willing to give them. Mike Herbst, 261 E. Main Street, asked to look at Caton Farm Road to the south as a solution. Judy Oberts, 121 Copper Drive, felt we were wasting money and does not want the study continued. R. V. Kazmar, 1519 N. Penny Lane, opposed truck traffic and also felt that their subdivision is being treated unfairly and would like to be informed of progress on the Feasibility Study and be invited to all future meetings. Charlotte Baker, 151 Copper Drive, felt that there was a major impact on adjacent residents and would lower property values. Ronald Kowalski, 1540 N. Naperville Road, had questions with regard to funding SOurCeS. Carol Rafferty, 13822 Capista Drive, afraid that the road would change a quiet environment with animals and birds. Mike O'Connor, 250 Copper Drive, opposed the road, felt it would lead to a loss in property values and destruction of a rural quiet neighborhood. John Bates, 500 W. Dillman, gave his support for the extension and urged continuing the feasibility study. Simon J. Holmes, 22252 W. Taylor Road, will not support the 143rd Street Extension, and wants to delay the study or dismiss same. Ron Swalwell, believes that most of the traffic is Joliet generated and feels that we should study east/west roads, Lockport Street needs to be resurfaced. Jeff Mallen, 2210 Weller, requested that a water retention study be done. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 PAGE FOUR A petition with 95 names was presented to the Village Clerk opposing the continuated planning of a 143rd Street extension. (placed in the minutes) Andy Dar , 31 W. Wilkins, felt that there were other roads better acceptable, 119th or 135th Street. Pam Callison, 131 E. Copper Drive, presented a letter from the Bass and Gill Club which includes 600 members opposing the road ideas. Joyce Hanacek, 2152 E. Weller Drive, why was money spent on this extension, if three years ago in the Village's Plan 143rd Street Extension was not a viable long term option? LeAnn, 883 Hawthorne Circle, the Village needs to get the truck traffic out of downtown Plainfield, we need to do something now. Ed O'Rourke, 25011 Vermette Road, felt 119th SRA would be better and wanted us to work with the County. Conrad Kissel, 2005 Naperville Road, felt we should use alternative WIKADUKE trail. Joan Senders, 220 E. Copper Drive, concerned about the environmental impact this extension would bring. Tom Mooney, 1910 Plainfield/Naperville Road, felt that we should pursue 127th truck route. Dave Darner, 231 Copper Drive, objected to the plan and felt that we should reroute Route 30 traffic to Rt. 59 to ease the traffic congestion. Jeff Malen, 2210 Weller Drive, do a bypass down Rt. 30 to Renwick Road. (the clerk was given a map of the suggested bypass to be included in minutes). M. Lambert, 601 Des Plaines Sreet, he felt that most growth was to the West of Rt. 59 and does not support the Route 143rd extension. Al Wysocki, Plainfieid/Naperville Road,opposed to the 143rd Street extension, asked that we pursue 119th or 127th Street. George Keslin, 41 Copper Drive, suggested l l9th or 127th Street which are already used by trucks. Village officials see the extension as a way to alleviate traffic congestion in the downtown corridor. Route 30 follows Lockport Street through downtown Plainfield, routing many semi-trucks through the historic area while at the same time bringing trucks to Route 59 causing congestion. The extension is seen as a means for moving truck traffic out of the downtown area and as a direct access to the Village's commercial and industrial area. Trustee Dement suggested that maybe 119th Street is a better option and makes economic sense. He also thought that opening up 143rd to Romeoville could also lead to more traffic coming from the east into Plainfield. Trustee J. Damell reminded the public that even if the project is feasible it doesn't necessarily mean the Board will approve the project. Trustee R. Smolich still felt that 143rd is the best option for Plainfield. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 PAGE FIVE Trustee K. O'Connell asked for more time to review the study before voting. Trustee K. Stalzer stated that now was the time to proceed. Trustee J. Dement moved to table the Feasibility Study for time to review and investigate other options. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, no; Damell, no; Rathbun, no; O'Connell, yes; Dement, yes; Stalzer, no; Rock, yes. 4 no, 3 yes. Motion failed. R. Smolich moved to instruct HNTB to complete the feasibility study pursuant to their proposal and contract. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Damell, yes; Rathbun, yes; O'Connell, no; Dement, no; Stalzer, yes; Rock, yes. 5 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. K. Stalzer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by J. Damell. Vote by roll call. Smolich, yes; Damell, yes; Rathbun, yes; O'connell, yes; Dement, yes; Stalzer, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 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